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EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
Beijing can withstand trade freeze with EU: ReportThe account said the EU has altered its approach after an electric-vehicle subsidy probe, using pressure and conditions to strengthen its n...
FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management toolFacing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflow...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't mistake FII outflows for a loss of confidence in India's growth story: Himanshu SrivastavaForeign investors withdrew almost $5 billion from India funds in March 2026. This outflow stemmed from global uncertainty and high valuatio...
Rupee plunges for eighth straight session, breaches 96.60 vs USD on rising crude, US yieldsThe Indian rupee has reached a historic low against the US dollar. This decline is driven by escalating oil prices due to the Iran conflict...
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unityFinance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on cr...
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged swordIndia has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. How...
India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 SummitIndia's trade with BRICS nations shows strong growth. However, a widening trade deficit is a major concern. Imports from BRICS are rising f...
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
India’s booming Dubai gold trade may be built on someone else’s minesPolicymakers in India are increasingly worried about the surge in gold imports, especially following the beneficial India-UAE trade deal th...
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jittersIndia's economy faces challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising oil prices and trade disruptions are impacting India. However, strong ...
West Asia war has a crude lesson for Indian economy: Cut the oil importsThe West Asia conflict has exposed India's vulnerability to energy shocks, prompting calls to reduce crude oil imports and boost energy sec...
SBI calls for structural measures to manage rupee depreciation, inflation risks and BoP deficitIndia faces significant economic challenges. The rupee's depreciation is fueling imported inflation and straining the balance of payments. ...
US Stock Market: AI spending drives chipmakers higher while software stocks falterIn an otherwise volatile year for technology investors, one strategy has clearly stood out is buying semiconductor stocks while betting aga...
Asset class performance: Gold leads in 2026 market turbulence; 10-year data underscores benefits of diversificationWelcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performanc...
Why are copper prices near high and will the momentum continue?Copper prices remain near record levels, supported by AI-driven data centre demand, global electrification, tight mine supply and geopoliti...